Bookmarks

Junior Readers

Missing the summer holidays? Jump into ‘Turtle Trackers’ and spend some time on the beach with 10-year-old Isaac as he attempts to protect the nesting turtles and their eggs, while also trying to help his mum run a busy caravan park.

Activity Idea: Find some more information about turtles on the Sunshine Coast at the Council’s website, investigate turtles on World Book Online or borrow some of our non-fiction titles on turtles.

If you liked this try: ‘Green Turtle’ by Greg Pyers.

Middle Readers

‘What I Like About Me’ by Jenna Guillaume.

“You know those movies where teenagers have the summer of their lives? This summer is not going to be that.” A laugh-out-loud story about growing up, accepting yourself and having a little fun. Maisie didn’t expect her summer plans to include entering a beauty pageant, but she has something to prove to her absent Dad, her boy-crazy best friend and, most importantly, herself.

If you liked this try: ‘As Happy As Here’ by Jane Godwin.

Senior Readers

‘Promise Me Happy’ by Robert Newton.

Nate knows this is his last chance. Leaving juvie to live with an uncle he doesn’t know, Nate has low expectations about this next phase in his life, yet it can’t be worse than returning to home. But living with his uncle isn’t at all what he expects, nor the charming little fishing town, the slower lifestyle, space to breath, quirky young neighbour Henry or the intriguing, combat-boot and tartan-wearing Gem. It may be just the second chance Nate needs, if he can hang on to it. Perfect for fans of books about relationships, family and finding a place to belong.

If you liked this try: ‘The Way We Roll’ by Scott Gardner.

Ms Madison Dearnaley, Teacher Librarian